He and his brother, Melvin Parker, joined James Brown in 1964; in his book Brown says that he originally wanted Melvin as his drummer but agreed to take Maceo under his wing as part of the deal. Maceo, Melvin and a few of Brown's band members left to found Maceo & All the Kings Men which toured for two years. In 1973 Maceo returned to James Brown's band. In 1975 Maceo and some of Brown's band members, including Fred Wesley, left to join George Clinton's Parliament.
Maceo once again joined James Brown from 1984 to 1988. In the 1990s he finally embraced a successful solo career. He has released seven solo records and plays 250 tour dates per year. It's also worth noting that his average play time on stage is more than two and a half hours.
In the late 1990s, Maceo began contributing semi-regularly to recordings by Prince and accompanying his band (The New Power Generation) on tour.
His current tour band includes bassist Rodney Skeet Curtis and several other talented musicians. They have been billed as "The greatest little funk orchestra on earth".
His latest album "Roots & Grooves" with the WDR Big Band is a tribute to Ray Charles whom Parker cites as one of his most important influences.
His gear consists of a Selmer Mark VI (alto) Saxophone together with a Selmer Brilhart 'Ebolin' #5 mouthpiece to create the funky sound he's famous for.
Let's Get It On
Maceo Parker Lyrics
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Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
And if you feel like I feel, baby
Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
Let's get it on
Ah, baby, let's get it on
Let's love, baby
Let's get it on
We're all sensitive people
With so much to give
Understand me, sugar
Since we've got to be here
Let's live
I love you
There's nothing wrong with me
Loving you, baby no no
And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
If the love is true
Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I ain't gonna worry
I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Let's get it on
Let's get it on
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
C'mon, baby
Let your love come out
If you believe in love
Let's get it on
Let's get it on, baby
This minute, oh yeah
Let's get it on
Please, let's get it on
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Oh, gonna get it on
Threaten' you, baby
I wanna get it on
You don't have to worry that it's wrong
If the spirit moves ya
Let me groove ya good
Let your love come down
Oh, get it on
C'mon, baby
Do you know the meaning?
I've been sanctified
Girl, you give me good feeling
I've been sanctified
Maceo Parker's "Let's Get It On" is a soulful, seductive call to action. The singer has been trying to resist his feelings for too long and he urges his partner to give into those same feelings so they can get intimate. The singer says that they are all sensitive people with so much to give, and since they are here, it's best for them to live and enjoy their lives together. The singer emphasizes that if the love is true, then there is nothing wrong with loving one another.
He goes further to ask his partner if they know how sweet and wonderful life can be and encourages them to get intimate with him, as there is no need to worry about what's wrong or right, as long as they're both in the moment together. He persistently urges his partner to stop beating around the bush and come to him so that they can have this intimate moment, emphasizing that he wants to get it on and groove her good.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been really tryin', baby
I've been holding back my feelings for a long time
Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
I've been suppressing my emotions for quite some time now
And if you feel like I feel, baby
And if you feel the same way I do, my darling
Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
Then please, come on and join me
Let's get it on
Let's make love
Ah, baby, let's get it on
Oh my darling, please let's make love
Let's love, baby
Let's show our affection for each other
Let's get it on, sugar
My sweet lover, let's make love
We're all sensitive people
We all have deep feelings
With so much to give
And we have so much love to share
Understand me, sugar
Listen to me carefully, my love
Since we've got to be here
Since we are alive right now
Let's live
Let's enjoy our lives to the fullest
I love you
I have a deep affection for you
There's nothing wrong with me
There is nothing shameful about my feelings
Loving you, baby no no
My love for you is not wrong
And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
Sharing your love with me can never be a mistake
If the love is true
As long as our love is genuine
Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
Do you not realize how amazing life can be
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I am requesting that we make love
I ain't gonna worry
I won't stress about this
I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
I won't force you to do anything, my love
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
So please hurry and join me, my darling
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Stop wasting time and just do it
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You understand what I mean
C'mon, baby
Please join me, my love
Let your love come out
Share your love with me
If you believe in love
If you have faith in love
Let's get it on
Let's make love
This minute, oh yeah
Right now, my love
Please, let's get it on
Please, let's make love
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Hurry up and join me, my darling
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Stop hesitating and just do it
Oh, gonna get it on
Oh, we are definitely going to make love
Threaten' you, baby
I am teasing you, my dear
I wanna get it on
I want to make love
You don't have to worry that it's wrong
You should not have any doubts about us making love
If the spirit moves ya
If you feel moved to do so
Let me groove ya good
Let me please you in a pleasurable way
Let your love come down
Share your affection with me
Oh, get it on
Oh, let us make love
Do you know the meaning?
Do you understand what I mean?
I've been sanctified
I have been purified by my love for you
Girl, you give me good feeling
My darling, you make me feel amazing
I've been sanctified
I have been filled with joy by my love for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IKE TURNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rayj9970
Man, this is one of those perfect performances that you can never forget. I could play this on permanent repeat until I die…. And then I die happy 🙏🏻
@edinaldojeronimo9478
OS CARAS, SÃO PURO SENSACIONAL, BELÍSSIMO TALENTO MUSICAL. MARAVILHA!
@RogerioSilva-wh3ux
Simplesmente maravilhoso!!!!!
@marciacastelo8774
Linda música. Lindo arranjo.👏👏👏👏
@anthonygerard9938
A Brilliant and Soulful piece by amazing musicians.
@alexandresantana7349
Muito top! ,👏👏👏
@jarbasdeoliveira8275
Que maravilha!
@svenelgringo
A masterpiece!
@andresilva-bw6rq
Sem palavras 👏👏👏👏👏
@ugh.roseanne
It’s a sunny Sunday morning, 09:00 am and I’m from South Africa listening to this GEM 💎 . such music is legendary